About this role
Job title: Staff Engineer - Validation
About the Role
The Staff Engineer - Validation will define and execute validation and test plans for chip-level silicon validation and characterization of Marvell’s internal IPs used in High-Speed SerDes, including PLL, Equalizer, high-performance ADC, Serializer, DAC and Driver, BandGap/RefGen, and Temperature sensor. This role requires hands-on bench work and automation to enable reliable data collection and end-to-end system validation in collaboration with Architecture, Design, and Pre-silicon Validation teams.
What You'll Do
- Create, define and develop validation and test plans for chip-level silicon validation/characterization on Marvell internal IPs used for High-Speed SerDes, key IPs such as PLL, Equalizer and high performance ADC, Serializer, DAC and Driver, BandGap/RefGen, Temperature sensor and others.
- Implement bench automation in Python to execute automatic data collection both using standard bench equipment and customized toolsets; develop robust tests and data pipelines.
- Handle test setup and debug of failures; understand end-to-end system scenarios and coordinate with Architecture, IP design, and Pre-silicon Validation teams.
- Work with IP design team to define test specifications to fully cover items needed for IP validation and characterization.
- Develop device-controlling software (Python, C++, Matlab, Excel VBA a plus); perform data analysis and prepare silicon test reports.
- Provide IP debugging support to SoC teams and internal FAE training on IP features.
- Collaborate with IP design team on new chip features, bring-up, and develop technical collateral such as application notes, user guides, and datasheets.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related fields; 3-5 years of industry experience.
- Strong fundamentals in analog/digital circuits and data communication systems.
- Experience with semiconductor chip lab testing, measurement, test script development, and familiarity with electronic test equipment.
- Working knowledge of SerDes technologies (preferred): PCI Express, Ethernet, USB, SATA, SAS, CPRI, JESD, etc.
- Good communication skills in English; able to work independently with limited guidance; analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Prior experience in HW validation, HW-SW integration, and developing test plans for networking system features (Nice to have).
- Knowledge of high-frequency lab instruments such as DSO, SSA, VNA (Nice to have).
Nice to Have
- Experience with high-frequency test equipment or laboratory automation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, plus 13th-month salary and performance-based bonus.
- RSUs for new joiners and ongoing annually.
- Premium health & accident insurance for you and your family (spouse and children).
- Annual medical check-up at a designated hospital arranged by Marvell.
- Generous paid leave policies: 15 annual leave days, 3 recharge periods per year (company-wide off-work from Friday to Monday), 5 paid sick leave days, 3 days of volunteer time-off and 11 public holidays.
- Exciting employee events and activities throughout the year.